Conveyancing in Sittingbourne
Conveyancing is the legal process carried out by a solicitor to transfer the ownership of a property from one person to another. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Sittingbourne, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Sittingbourne and throughout Swale with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Faversham, Gillingham, Medway and Sheerness
Buying property in Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne is a town in Kent, characterized by its rich industrial heritage. Today, it is a growing town with a mix of old and new, including a medieval town centre and modern retail and leisure facilities. Sittingbourne also provides easy access to the picturesque Kent countryside. The town is well connected, with a high-speed rail service to London, and good road links via the M2 motorway. With its blend of historic charm and modern amenities, Sittingbourne has a population of around 35,000.
Council Tax in Sittingbourne (2023/24)
Sittingbourne is in Swale Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,396.29 |
| B | £1,629.01 |
| C | £1,861.72 |
| D | £2,094.44 |
| E | £2,559.87 |
| F | £3,025.30 |
| G | £3,490.73 |
| H | £4,188.88 |
What does a property lawyer do?
A conveyancer will handle the legal aspects of buying a property. Your lawyer will order property searches, raise enquires of the seller, review the contract of sale and take care of tasks after the sale, like HMLR registration.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Sittingbourne conveyancing solicitors may carry out chalk mining searches.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
When you buy a property with a mortgage, the bank will need to confirm that the property's value is enough to cover the amount of the mortgage.
Your transaction could take weeks longer to complete if your conveyancer is not on your mortgage provider's panel.
More than 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors. We can help you complete your Sittingbourne transaction without delay.
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When you purchase a home in a Sittingbourne conservation area, your lawyer will check for covenants and restrictions, including rights of way or business use restrictions. Conservation areas in Sittingbourne and across the Swale local authority include Throwley Forstal, Sheerness Dockyard, Staplestreet, Shepherds Hill and Selling.Buying in a conservation area
New Build Conveyancing
Buying a leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat in the UK can be complicated. The many potential traps lying in wait for the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like overpriced managing agent packs and onerous covenants.
Your solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
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Selling a house or flat in Sittingbourne
When selling a house or flat in Sittingbourne, your solicitor will compile key documents, including the title deeds and property information forms. The conveyancer's role involves responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor, resolving any potential issues and redeeming the mortgage.
By taking steps to work with all parties, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, your conveyancing solicitor will ensure the sale completes as soon as possible.Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Yes. The legal work for selling a leasehold property can be seriously delayed.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will expect to see several leasehold-related documents, like a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property and details of any breaches by other leaseholders. Delays are usually the result of the time needed by your lawyer to source this information.
Your conveyancing solicitor should get this underway even before a sale has been agreed, because the managing agent's information can take a long time to gather if it is difficult to contact the managing agent.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage in Sittingbourne
The official base rate is 4.5% (30 April, 2025)
You should verify the solicitor that you want to handle your remortgage is on your mortgage lender's panel before you instruct your solicitor.
Quittance panel solicitors are on the legal panels of over 100 lenders. Whether you are switching to an offset mortgage from TSB or moving to a capped mortgage with Harpenden Building Society, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transferring Equity in Sittingbourne
If you intend to change the ownership shares of your property, whether you are transferring the ownership of your property to a child, changing the legal ownership structure or tax planning for the future, a transfer of equity is required. Your lawyer will complete all the necessary paperwork for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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What are typical Sittingbourne conveyancing fees?
Solicitors' fees
These fees are paid to your lawyer for the tasks they complete on your behalf. Your solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, such as Stamp Duty, property searches and a bank transfer fee.
Check what's included in your quote
Some firms set out additional charges in their terms and conditions, leading to a higher final bill. Beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote, when you compare conveyancing quotes.
